Marsili Tower (Florence)

Italy / Toscana / Florence / Borgo San Jacopo
 tower, house

The Marsili were among the most ancient Florentine families; they built this tower between 11th and 12th Century. In 19th Century the tower was owned by the goldsmith Giuseppe Sorbi, who decorated the façade with four della Robbia-style terracottas (Annunciazione, two Angels and Jesus) which still today characterize this tower. www.firenze-oltrarno.net/english/arte/torri.php
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Coordinates:   43°46'3"N   11°15'2"E
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